It’s looks to be the all-too familiar ploy of launching a few mind games on a young manager – something which Allen doesn’t need a second invitation to do.

But as it was pointed out by a number of people on Twitter, you can very easily decode his message.

His love of Grimsby? A way of neutralising the home support. Injuries? Not many surprises in there. A late fitness test for John Akinde? He’s probably already on the team sheet. Training ground flooded? I’m sure they’re not short of alternative venues in London.

And as for his backing for supporters not making the trip to Cleethorpes? Well, supporters will have probably already made their mind up whether they’re going or not, so why not give them the impression there’s nothing to lose?